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Anyone familiar with new Sim Audio Moon Rock amps?
The Rock monoblock amps are not new to Sim Audio. They have been the flagship of the Moon product line since the launch in 2001. The recent article in the September issue of the Sterophile magazine is probably one of the few printed reviews of thi... 
My Planar 25 has a Poltergeist - Seriously, Help
Sound like a short circuit in the path, could it be possibly an interconnect or your phono stage. 
Best CDP in the $4k to $8k range
A great redbook CD player is the Edge Electronics G Series CD player. If you have a chance to listen to one, it will be well worth it. 
usher x-719 vsmeadowlark kestrel 1vswharfedale 9.6
It looks like you are asking quite a bit from your speaker selection. I would advise you to listen to each but also with the appropriate power. I have the Usher RW 728 which is suppose to be the step up from the X 719. The speakers are beautiful a... 
gallo ref 3's amp recommendation
What is it that you would like to improve in your listening sessions? Do you feel something lacking? If you like the tube sound go with the Shanling amplifier. it will definitely be a conversation piece with your CD player. You have alot of choice... 
Multichannel pre recommendations not processors
The McCormack unit is a good unit and can or will be upgraded with modifications by Steve McCormack. As for other units, Edge electronics has a preamp model with analog inputs, I believe it is the Signature One model.Conrad Johnson has an multicha... 
A bookshelf on a booksheld--compromises?
The option in the bookshelf speaker would be a front port or sealed design. 
Does sound travel better at night?
Yes, it does! Most definitely! I can hear more car alarms, dogs barking, door slamming, screaming, crying, moaning, howling, singing, etc. at night than I do during the day! What gives? Sorry, as far as sound systems go, refer to the answers above... 
Speaker upgrade
For vocals especially female, the most neutral speakers I have heard are the Wisdom Audio line up. There are a few M-50's for a bargain in the classified and with the left over money you could buy another Rowland 302 amp. But you will need to bi-a... 
Decent Bookshelf Speakers ?
Tyler Acoustics makes a few bookshelf speakers that are front ported. If you have the extra cash there is the Ultimate Monitor which is a sealed design. You can come down in price to the Escalante designs speakers. Usher Audio makes some fine moni... 
Speaker Recommendations
Zu Cables make some great speakers that are very efficient. The Druids nad the Definitions, I believe they are releasing a monitor type speaker based on the Druid design. They are award winning and have some great write ups. Worth checking out! 
High Quality Integrated to power Mani-2
Arcam Electronics are known to match well with the Totem speakers. You might want to try Edge Electronics G series. 
Need help putting together a bedroom system
You might want to check out some of the receivers that are out there. I use the combination of the Arcam AVR200 and the DV88 player for CD but can use the DVD as an option when we decide on a suitable TV. For speakers, I am using a OLD pair of Pol... 
its all about the music,no way hose
Yes it is all about the music! I have a 1100 plus CD collection, 500 plus DVD collection and 100 plus vinyl collection. Listening to music was taught to me by my parents who did not allow us to grow up watching TV during the week and limiting time... 
Line Arrays - Competitive with best dynanics, ESL?
Line arrays are used widely in the professional audio market for large venues. It seems the distance helps the point source act as a line source, making up for the spacing between the individual drivers and evening out the sound. Unfortunately, my...